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Stroll the gardens, led by Carleen Jones and Dr. Sam Jones, UGA professor emeritus, and learn which plants can handle drought as the gardens have not been irrigated this summer. (706) 769-6516.

Pierce Giltner One Man Show

6-9 p.m., Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation

D. Pierce Giltner's piece "Conversation" won best of show at the seventh annual Southworks Exhibition, earning him a one man show at OCAF. Giltner uses wood, tin and other bits of human history found in old slave cabins and tenant houses to create his art. Refreshments will be served at tonight's opening reception. www.ocaf.com or (706) 769-4565.

Eric Hansen with Rick 'Rico' Geragi and Randi Fishenfeld

8:30 p.m., The Melting Point

Foundry Entertainment presents guitarist Eric Hansen with special guests musicians Rick "Rico" Geragi and Randi Fishenfeld. Hansen's guitar playing blends Flamenco, Classical and Jazz music with the exotic rhythms of Latin American and Middle Eastern percussion. Duo Lunaire, the art-music duo of Serbian violinist Danijela Zezelj-Gualdi and American guitarist John Huston, will open. Doors open at 6 p.m. (706) 549-7020.

The newly formed G.I.F.T.E.D., Giving Inspirational Feeling Through Expressive Dance, Ensemble was founded by Lois Thomas-Ewings and Tenisha Cole. This 16-member children's dance company has dancers ranging from 9 to 16 years of age. The ensemble is dedicated to reaching new audiences through outreach performances and programs that will educate, entertain, and inspire people to appreciate dance as a performing art. www.accleisureservices.com or (706) 613-3624.

D. Pierce Giltner One Man Show

6-9 p.m., Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation

D. Pierce Giltners piece Conversation won best of show at the seventh annual Southworks Exhibition, earning him a one man show at OCAF. Giltner uses wood, tin and other bits of human history found in old slave cabins and tenant houses to create his art. Refreshments will be served at tonights opening reception. www.ocaf.com or (706) 769-4565.